Educational Assistant - (.8 Fte, 32 Hours/Week) - Beginning 2024-25 School Year

High Desert ESD celebrates all cultures and languages and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Educational Assistant
32 hrs/week

189 days per year
Location: Manzanita
Starting: August 26, 2024

Rate as established by bargaining agreement, Classified Wage Schedule, starting rate $19.04 - $23.18/hr DOE

Benefits include family insurance package, paid sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement program, generous PERS contribution.

Definition Under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or administrator, the assistant provides support services in classrooms, resource centers, or other program related areas. The assistant directs involvement in the instructional program for assigned students and their identified needs. Duties and responsibilities depend on class/program assignments.
Qualifications There is a minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or equivalent. The assistant must possess good organizational skills and good command of the English language. Employee must have demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed and a genuine interest in and ability to relate to students. Previous training or experience with children in a similar program preferred. Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population. The ability to perform significant reaching, bending, stooping, crouching and lifting 35 pounds is expected. Must have access to reliable transportation, and consistent attendance is required. Applicants must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
Classification ClassifiedReports To Teacher, Team Leader and/or Supervisor

Performance Responsibilities
Follow the direction of the teacher, team leader or supervisor in a cooperative manner
Learn techniques, procedures and routines quickly and competently
Elicit specific behaviors from children as indicated by the instructional program
Develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with students, families, volunteers, other staff members and the general public as directed by the teacher, team leader or supervisor
Assist the teacher, team leader or supervisor in working with children, either individually or in groups
Assist in all phases of the daily operations of the program
Assist in maintaining the student's life skills such as dressing, hygiene, toileting and feeding students
Assist with the integration of children into a variety of settings
Assist with appropriate assessments of students as directed
Assist with implementing individualized educational plans, such as IFSP, IEP, 504, PEP, BIP
Prepare instructional materials and operate instructional equipment as directed
May work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
Record student progress and /or other records as directed
Manage student behavior across setting using consistent and positive intervention strategies
Maintain a neat and orderly environment
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers
Communicate regularly and appropriately through the use of email
Respect and maintain confidential information in all situations
Fulfill other related duties as assigned
Terms of Employment Salary, benefits and vacation are established by policy and the collective bargaining agreement.